Though there are modern cleaning gadgets such as the “autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner” available now, the broom was, and still is, a household essential. And if you lived in Perth County in the early 20th century, there was a good chance your broom bore the mark of E.G. Crawford.
Pieces of the Past
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 04 Turnbacks
From Sept. 9, 1998.
Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer
Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 28 Turnbacks
From August 24, 1994
The origin and significance of sundials
Sundials are the oldest method of telling time and use the movement of the sun in the sky to cast a shadow on a marked plate, thereby revealing the hour of day.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 21 Turnbacks
From August 23 1993.
Terry Fox runs are fast approaching
Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 14 Turnbacks
From August 2010.
Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league
Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.
Listowel turnbacks for July 31
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Libro Credit Union branch hosted its second “Bill the Duck”…
Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks
From July 31, 1991.
A historical account of expropriation in Listowel
To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”
Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel
Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…
Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties
On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks
From July 24, 1990:
